Cancer Talk Blog

Meet the Team: Respiratory Therapy

In 12-hour shifts, every day of the week, the Respiratory Therapy team works to help everyone at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center breathe a little easier.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020 - 10:32 am

Meet the Team

News

New Roswell Park Strategy for Overcoming Resistance to Immunotherapy Unleashes Power of Dendritic Cells

Research led by a team from Roswell Park details a promising new strategy for overcoming immunotherapy treatment resistance by zeroing in on dendritic cells and enhancing their function as “accessory cells” supporting other immune cells.

Tuesday, October 27, 2020 - 08:00 am

Article

Guided Meditation Offers Relief to Patients, Caregivers Alike

The stress of being diagnosed with cancer and going through treatment makes for an overwhelming time for a patient.

Monday, October 26, 2020 - 02:39 pm

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Life & Wellness

Article

Breast lumps — what you need to know

A common sign of breast cancer is a lump in the breast area. But, what is the best way to detect a lump in your breast? If you find a lump, does it always mean you have cancer? Are breast cancer lumps painful?

Friday, October 23, 2020 - 09:40 am

Cancer Support

Young woman holding a Breast Cancer Awareness Ribbon

Article

What Is Metastatic Breast Cancer?

Breast cancer that has spread to the lungs is not lung cancer, but metastatic breast cancer. It is treated using breast cancer therapy, regardless of where it has spread.

Thursday, October 22, 2020 - 09:44 am

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Article

What Causes Multiple Myeloma?

Sometimes it seems much more is unknown about multiple myeloma than is known.

Wednesday, October 21, 2020 - 02:59 pm

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A regular portion of spaghetti next to a very large portion

Article

Portion Control: Take Your Cues from Your Stomach, Not Your Eyes

Extra calories can add up: Just 100 calories per day beyond your needs could lead to an extra 10 pounds of weight per year.

Tuesday, October 20, 2020 - 03:34 pm

Life & Wellness

Illustration shows the symptoms of sepsis

Article

What Is Sepsis? Know the Danger Signals

Cancer patients and older adults are among those at higher risk for sepsis, which progresses rapidly and can be fatal. Knowing the symptoms and acting quickly could save your life.

Monday, October 19, 2020 - 08:00 am

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Life & Wellness

Male patient discussing health with doctor

Article

Who should get genetic screening for prostate cancer?

One in eight men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in his life, but not all men with the disease will need to be treated for their illness.

Friday, October 16, 2020 - 09:47 am

Prevention & Screening